Upswing Aerial Ltd

Upswing, a black and female led contemporary circus company founded by Vicki Dela Amedume in 2006, are committed to entertain, inspire curiosity, share urgent ideas and tell new stories in extraordinary ways. Their work focuses on amplifying Black and global majority artists and communities, platforming and celebrating their creative talents and stories. Their recent shows include outdoor show Catch Me, which was also presented digitally, family show Seasons, and outdoor spectacular Home in collaboration with Highly Sprung for Coventry City of Culture.

Upswing’s productions and creative engagement programmes – which include Circus in Libraries and Circus for Older People – aim to unite people from different backgrounds through new narratives. They also provide consultancy for companies including the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Cameron Mackintosh, for whom they supplied performers as well consultancy for Barnum.